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Hong Kong watchdog finds 33% cooling efficiency gap in top-rated air cons

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Hong Kong's consumer watchdog has found significant variations in cooling efficiency among 13 top-rated air conditioner models. Despite all units bearing the highest energy efficiency label, their performance varied by as much as 33%. The council recommends consumers also check the annual energy consumption figures on labels for a more accurate comparison of energy-saving capabilities. AI

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Hong Kong watchdog finds 33% cooling efficiency gap in top-rated air cons

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Eric Jiang ·

    Top-rated air cons in Hong Kong vary by 33% in cooling efficiency, watchdog finds

    The cooling efficiency of 13 air conditioner models bearing Hong Kong’s top energy label can vary by up to 33 per cent, the consumer watchdog has found. The Consumer Council on Thursday released test results for 13 models of 1.5-horsepower inverter split-type air conditioners, fi…

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